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Dear Mr Benson, I am now able to answer your request for information. We have no formal practice on this, and no specific policies or procedures. The University does, however, comply with the requirement for ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) certificates in respect of international students undertaking research in particular areas. Human resources policies and procedures can be found at the following link: http://portal.surrey.ac.uk/portal/page?_pageid=712,312778&_dad=portal&_schema=PO RTAL Q1 Does your institution provide any information or advice to students or staff on any potential liability under Terrorism legislation which might result from accessing materials for teaching or research ? If so please provide copies of any documents held which detail or refer to such information or advice. No information held. Q2 Does your institution have any kind of procedure to review or assess reading lists, module descriptors or other teaching materials which explicitly or in practice considers questions of safety and risk under terrorism legislation as part of its remit ? For example does the institution have anything similar or analogous to the 'module review process' established at Nottingham University described here : http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?storycode=407122; http://www.teachingterrorism.net/2009/08/03/nottingham-censorship-a-defence; http://www.teachingterrorism.net/2009/08/06/is-vetting-at-nottingham-in-defence- of-academic-freedom If so please supply full details of this policy and procedure and advise when and how it was decided upon and implemented. No. No information held. Q3 Does your institution have any system, policy or procedure in place for dealing with any potential actions taken by the authorities against the institution, its students or staff under Terrorism legislation ? If so please supply a copy of the policy and advise the date it was decided upon and implemented. No. No information held. Q4 Does your institution have any system, policy or procedure in place for preventing violent extremism as recommended for example in the government guidance document Promoting Good Campus Relations http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/tna/+/http://www.dius.gov.uk/publicati ons/extremismhe.pdf Please indicate what procedures or policy exist and advise when it was decided upon and implemented, and provide copies of any documents held which detail or refer to such policy or procedures. No. Whilst we do not have a formal system or policy in place, the work of the University Chaplaincy is very effective in supporting the spirit of the Promoting Good Campus Relations guidance. Our Chaplaincy is truly multifaith (with genuine, self-nominated representatives of all of the major faith
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Dear Mr Benson,
I am now able to answer your request for information.
We have no formal practice on this, and no specific policies or procedures. TheUniversity does, however, comply with the requirement for ATAS (AcademicTechnology Approval Scheme) certificates in respect of international studentsundertaking research in particular areas. Human resources policies andprocedures can be found at the following link:http://portal.surrey.ac.uk/portal/page?_pageid=712,312778&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL Q1 Does your institution provide any information or advice to students or staff on any potential liability under Terrorism legislation which might result fromaccessing materials for teaching or research ? If so please provide copies ofany documents held which detail or refer to such information or advice.
No information held.Q2 Does your institution have any kind of procedure to review or assess reading lists, module descriptors or other teaching materials which explicitly or inpractice considers questions of safety and risk under terrorism legislation aspart of its remit ? For example does the institution have anything similar oranalogous to the 'module review process' established at Nottingham Universitydescribed here :http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?storycode=407122;http://www.teachingterrorism.net/2009/08/03/nottingham-censorship-a-defence;http://www.teachingterrorism.net/2009/08/06/is-vetting-at-nottingham-in-defence-of-academic-freedomIf so please supply full details of this policy and procedure and advise whenand how it was decided upon and implemented.
No. No information held.
Q3 Does your institution have any system, policy or procedure in place fordealing with any potential actions taken by the authorities against theinstitution, its students or staff under Terrorism legislation ? If so pleasesupply a copy of the policy and advise the date it was decided upon andimplemented. No. No information held.
Q4 Does your institution have any system, policy or procedure in place forpreventing violent extremism as recommended for example in the government
guidance document Promoting Good Campus Relationshttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/tna/+/http://www.dius.gov.uk/publications/extremismhe.pdfPlease indicate what procedures or policy exist and advise when it was decidedupon and implemented, and provide copies of any documents held which detail orrefer to such policy or procedures. No.
Whilst we do not have a formal system or policy in place, the work of theUniversity Chaplaincy is very effective in supporting the spirit of thePromoting Good Campus Relations guidance. Our Chaplaincy is truly multifaith(with genuine, self-nominated representatives of all of the major faith
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communities) and is closely linked with the life of each of those faithcommunities. The Chaplaincy meet regularly, and in a spirit of respectfulcollaboration, to discuss issues which might otherwise cause tensions. TheChaplaincy has also been the stimulus for a number of interfaith educationactivities. In addition, our Coordinating Chaplain is the Anglican Diocese'sInterfaith Education lead. Our project to develop a landmark Multifaith Centrebuilding aims to embed this spirit of community relations building andinterfaith education and dialogue at the heart of the University. Also, each programme handbook has a guidance note on religious observance, asfollows:
The University is a secular organisation and therefore privileges no religiousfaith or organization. The University accords full respect to all religiousfaiths, beliefs and practices equally as they are represented at the University, as is provided for in the University s Policy on Equal Opportunities. It isrecognised that students may experience conflict between the demands ofreligious observance and the formal timetabled contact and assessment on their
programme of study.Students wishing to request an adjustment to teaching or assessment arrangements should make their needs known to their Faculty (Director of Studies) as early as possible. However, the constraints of scale in organisation of timetables maymean that it is not be possible to adjust arrangements to meet with particularneeds of faith groups.The Religious Observance Policy document can be accessed at the following webaddress:http://portal.surrey.ac.uk/policies/up/religiousobservance.jsp . Please findattached also.
See also http://portal.surrey.ac.uk/policies/up/foscop.jsp (also attached) -Freedom of Speech Policy, approved by Council 1987, which states:This Code of Practice ('the Code') is issued by, and with the authority of, theCouncil pursuant to the Act and is intended to protect not only freedom ofspeech in a narrow, literal sense, but also in its wider sense including freedom of association; safety of the person; the right to go about one's lawfulbusiness at the University without intimidation, harassment (including sexual)or violence; the right to the quiet enjoyment of property; the reputation of the University; and good order on its land and premises.Section 6 requires that certain activities are notified in advance to theDirector of Corporate Services. Yours Sincerely,
Angharad
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: 26 April 2010 12:06To: [email protected]: FOI Request - Terrorism Legislation
FOI Request Terrorism Legislation
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I would like to request the following information under the provisions of theFreedom of Information Act. I would ask you to send your response by e-mail. Q1 Does your institution provide any information or advice to students or staff on any potential liability under Terrorism legislation which might result fromaccessing materials for teaching or research ? If so please provide copies ofany documents held which detail or refer to such information or advice.
Q2 Does your institution have any kind of procedure to review or assess reading lists, module descriptors or other teaching materials which explicitly or inpractice considers questions of safety and risk under terrorism legislation aspart of its remit ? For example does the institution have anything similar oranalogous to the 'module review process' established at Nottingham Universitydescribed here :http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?storycode=407122;http://www.teachingterrorism.net/2009/08/03/nottingham-censorship-a-defence;
http://www.teachingterrorism.net/2009/08/06/is-vetting-at-nottingham-in-defence-of-academic-freedomIf so please supply full details of this policy and procedure and advise whenand how it was decided upon and implemented.
Q3 Does your institution have any system, policy or procedure in place fordealing with any potential actions taken by the authorities against theinstitution, its students or staff under Terrorism legislation ? If so pleasesupply a copy of the policy and advise the date it was decided upon andimplemented. Q4 Does your institution have any system, policy or procedure in place for
preventing violent extremism as recommended for example in the governmentguidance document Promoting Good Campus Relationshttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/tna/+/http://www.dius.gov.uk/publications/extremismhe.pdfPlease indicate what procedures or policy exist and advise when it was decidedupon and implemented, and provide copies of any documents held which detail orrefer to such policy or procedures. Thank you very much for your assistance. Ian Benson 10 County House Mews, Monkgate, York YO31 7NR 01904 673880
